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Euro 2025: Spain Ruthlessly Ends Switzerland’s Spirited Run in Quarterfinals

SWITZERLAND, JUL 18 – Spain dominated possession with 72.3% and took 20 shots to defeat host Switzerland 2-0, reaching the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 semifinals for the first time since 1997.

  • On July 18, 2025, the Spanish women's football team defeated Switzerland 2-0, reaching the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 semifinals for the first time since 1997.
  • After a goalless first half, Athenea del Castillo scored with a back-heel assist from Aitana Bonmaté, and Claudia Pina followed with a spectacular outside-the-box strike.
  • 72.3% possession despite a missed penalty by Alexia Putellas, outshooting Switzerland 20-4.
  • Sent off in stoppage time, Noelle Maritz's dismissal ended her tournament early, and Laia Aleixandri will miss the semifinals after her second yellow card.
  • Next Wednesday in Zurich, Spain faces either France or Germany, and the winner will meet England or Italy on July 27 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel.
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Host Swiss team exits Euro 2025 with respect from Spain and a new passion for women's soccer

Spain’s players gave their beaten Switzerland opponents a guard of honor leaving the field after their quarterfinal at the Women's European Championship.

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The Spanish world champions, who worked hard to beat the Swiss on Friday in Bern (2-0), integrated the last square of the tournament and continued to dream of a first continental title.

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